Can you drink coffee after getting a filling?

Coffee can be addictive, and those addicted to it love enjoying this beverage at any time of the day without any limitations. However, what if you just got a dental filling? Can you drink coffee after getting a filling?

No, it is not advisable to drink hot coffee after getting a filling. This is because your gums and teeth are still numb after getting a filling due to the local sedation, and the numbness can take a couple of hours to wear off.

I cannot seem to forget the first time I got a tooth filled because I hated every ounce of the experience. Just a few years ago, I realized I had a cavity that required filling. I was at my dentist’s place before I could have my cup of coffee because I wanted to finish the procedure first. After the painful procedure, the dentist advised me what to do and what not to do.

The only statement that hit me hard is that I should refrain from coffee for a few hours till the numbness is gone. I regretted that I did not start my day with a cup of coffee like I usually do before running my errands. Being a coffee addict, those few hours were the longest of my life. Read on to find out how long you can enjoy your cup of coffee after a filling.

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How long after a filling can I drink coffee?

After getting a filling, you should refrain from drinking coffee for at least two hours. Additionally, you should not also consume any food or have any drinks for that period as your gums and teeth will still be numb. However, to some patients, their dentist recommends not drinking anything that is too cold or too hot for a few days or even a week.

Can you drink coffee after a dental filling?

How long after a filling can I drink coffee?

No, you cannot drink coffee immediately after a filling. Aside from your gum and teeth being numb, drinking hot beverages right after a filling might result in an unwanted expansion of the tooth that you had filled, which might further lead to the restoration getting dislodged or fractured. Other foods you should refrain from after getting a filling include; caramel, gum, popcorn, bread, and hard candies, among other hot and icy food and beverage.

Can you have iced coffee after a dental filling?

No, dentists’ advice against having extremely cold or hot beverages right after having a filling. You should wait for at least 2 hours or more for the effects of a local anesthetic to wear off. Just like hot coffee, iced coffee can also lead to your restoration getting dislodged or fractured. After a couple of hours, you should enjoy some lukewarm food that your doctor advises. As mentioned above, you might be forced to abstain from cold and hot drinks and beverages for even a week.

Final thoughts

You should not drink coffee right after getting a filling. Additionally, it is also advised not to have a cup of this beverage right before having a filling. Therefore, if you are scheduled for a filling, you should have a decaffeinated drink before the procedure. And afterward, you should wait a few hours for the numbness to wear off before having any meal or drink.